New owner of Seeburg M100B (I think) - what to do first?

crazymuffin
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New owner of Seeburg M100B (I think) - what to do first? Sept 6, 2024 3:50:52 GMT via mobile

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Post by crazymuffin on Sept 6, 2024 3:50:52 GMT

Hello! I just picked up this lovely machine. It doesn't fully work at the moment and I am researching what do to first to get started on the path of getting it fully functional.

I found a manual online to get the basic idea of operation and try to figure out what it may need as far as replacements. I also found your sticky post with the websites for replacement parts. I could use help confirming a few things!

Some questions,
am I correct in the model number? M100B

Is the red color original? Or did someone paint

Looks like my needle is broken/bad, is this the correct replacement? victoryglass.com/product/seeburg-original-blackhead-cartridge-needles-45-rpm/

The stripper plate if broken, looks like this is the replacement? victoryglass.com/product/seeburg-plastic-stripper-plate/?attribute_color=Green

The fluorescent light is also missing, looks like it was a 33" 25 watt from the manual: victoryglass.com/product/t12-25-watt-fluorescent-light-bulb-33-inch-cool-white/

The manual shows ranges for the fuses? Which values exactly should I make sure are installed?

What is the recommended repair guides besides the manual? I see this guide available here: victoryglass.com/product/seeburg-jukebox-mechanical-restoration-guide/

Anything else you can tell me about my new machine would be great!
Thank you!!!

Last Edit: Sept 6, 2024 4:16:25 GMT by jukeboxmarty: Removed erroneous link.

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New owner of Seeburg M100B (I think) - what to do first? Sept 6, 2024 4:15:14 GMT

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Post by jukeboxmarty on Sept 6, 2024 4:15:14 GMT

Just some quick answers to your questions...

Sept 6, 2024 3:50:52 GMT crazymuffin said:

Some questions,

am I correct in the model number? M100B YES, but most likely a M100BL... Your mechanism looks like it's from a BL

Is the red color original? Or did someone paint NOT ORIGINAL, it has been painted.

Looks like my needle is broken/bad, is this the correct replacement? YES.

The stripper plate if broken, looks like this is the replacement? YES, but the original color is clear.

The fluorescent light is also missing, looks like it was a 33" 25 watt from the manual: YES

The manual shows ranges for the fuses? Which values exactly should I make sure are installed? CHECK THE MANUAL AGAIN, there are precise values.

What is the recommended repair guides besides the manual? I see this guide available here: NO! THAT ONE IS NOT RECOMMENDED!

Last Edit: Sept 6, 2024 4:18:00 GMT by jukeboxmarty

crazymuffin
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New owner of Seeburg M100B (I think) - what to do first? Sept 6, 2024 13:57:51 GMT via mobile

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Post by crazymuffin on Sept 6, 2024 13:57:51 GMT

Sept 6, 2024 4:15:14 GMT jukeboxmarty said:

Just some quick answers to your questions...

Thank you for the quick answers!

Is there a definitive guide for repairing/refurbing these units, besides the manual of course?

I see that the latch coil can be a problem on these if someone leaves credits in. What is the recommended free play device? I see this one here and similar ones, victoryglass.com/product/seeburg-early-models-free-play-unit/

Then there are these cheaper eBay devices: www.ebay.com/itm/256626834399?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=sOO7S9kHRNe&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=oFs9LXZ8RnW&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Is a tweeter kit like this worth it for upgrading the sound? Was looking at what else I could purchase while I am making an order: victoryglass.com/product/15-inch-speaker-high-fidelity-tweeter-kit/

Anything else recommended to replace/add? I heard mention of making sure you don't have a mono needle? But not if what I have and if that applies to this model.

Thanks again!